SUSTAINING MEMBER OF THE MONTH - SEPTEMBER 

MEMBERSHIP INCENTIVE - DISCOUNT!
Beginning October 1, 2026 - for six weeks ONLY - PACO will be offering new memberships for a discounted price.  During that six week period, new PACO memberships will be discounted to $60 (new student memberships discounted to $40).  PACO offers three CLE opportunities most months, as well as quarterly in-person networking events.  Our monthly round table sessions provide information on three practice areas - workers' compensation, litigation, and domestic relations - and is a great way to explore new practice areas you may never have considered.  Spread the word, let your friends, colleagues, and managing partners know about this great opportunity!  If you've thought about becoming a PACO member, now is you chance!  This is a limited time offer and we can't wait to welcome our new members!

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Please join us at noon on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 when Paula Ashcraft of the Ohio Professional Process Server Association will speak about the Process Server Industry.  Stay tuned for additional details.  Registration is available on the web site.

DOMESTIC RELATIONS ROUND TABLE

Join us on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at noon when Chelsea Long will present "Discovery from Start to Finish."  Registration is available on the web site.

LEGAL INSIGHTS

Please join us on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at noon when Veronica Gomez, Legal Nurse Consultant, and Joshua Gomez, Private Investigator will give a presentation providing information about medical terminology and what to look for in building case strategy.  Registration is available on the web site.

PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE

It's time to start planning Paralegal Day 2027!  The PR Committee will meet on Thursday, September 24, 2027 at 1PM to begin planning Paralegal Day 2027 as well as other events for the coming year.  This is a great way to get involved and have a great time!  If you're interested in helping with the PR Committee, please reach out to Erica Baldwin at Erica.Baldwin@fmglaw.com.

OSBA CERTIFICATION STUDY GROUP

We're so excited that Ashley Harris will leading PACO's OSBA Certification Exam Study Group again this year!  We would strongly recommend that experienced paralegals consider obtaining credentials through the OSBA Paralegal Certification program.  Obtaining your certification is a great way to take your paralegal career to the next level and open doors to better paralegal opportunities.  Registration to sit for the next certification exam will open in early 2027 and the exam will take place in May 2027.  The OSBA Study Group will begin meeting and preparing for the exam on October 27, 2026 at 6:30PM (virtual).  The OSBA Examination Study Group is open to all Ohio paralegals and is offered free of charge.  If you're considering sitting for the exam or just curious for more information, please register for the first session on October 27, 2026.  Registration is open on the website:  https://pacoparalegals.org/event-6778238?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=10/22/2026

NFPA NEWS

Convention 2026 - This year's convention is being held from Thursday, September 24, 2026 through Saturday, September 27, 2026 in Bloomington, Minnesota.  Several PACO members are attending and/or presenting at Convention.  We'll provide a recap afterward and bring you all the newest information about NFPA.  

PRO BONO OPPORTUNITIES

LASCO is holding the following event:

Franklin County Driver's License Event - Thursday, October 1, 2026 at the Columbus Public Library Main Branch.  Half day shifts are available.  For more information and to register:  https://oslsa.wufoo.com/forms/qfmpbd716dqved/

Be sure to read the PACO News and register today for upcoming events at:  https://pacoparalegals.org/News